Compounding, Explained Without Jargon · Course check
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What is compounding?
Interest paid each year on the original amount only Growth that earns growth of its own, year after year A method of guaranteeing returns above inflation Why does starting early matter so much?
Early money has more time to double, and time cannot be bought back Interest rates are higher for younger savers Early contributions are usually free of tax Why clear high-interest debt first?
Lenders reduce the rate once a balance starts falling Paying off 20% debt is a guaranteed 20% return Debt must be cleared before a savings account can be opened Check my answers Answer every question